Jen Hatmaker’s escape from the hate lane
From The Clearing with Katherine May by Katherine May
March 7, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 7 · Episode 15
About this episode
Jen Hatmaker shares her journey of personal growth and acceptance after a divorce and leaving the evangelical church.
As someone whose life was turned upside down by an unexpected divorce and a subsequent move away from the evangelical church, US author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker has learned, and earned, a wisdom that is tangible. In this episode of The Clearing Jen transports Katherine to her grandparents’ 1970s cabin in the snowy Colorado mountains to share the many ways she has come to terms with life’s challenges. Against a blissful setting of floor to ceiling windows, low lighting and a crackling fire, Jen describes letting others ‘drive their car in the Jen Hatmaker hate lane’, the comfort of feeling small, saying yes to everything and how ‘Me Camp’ changed her life. Links from the episode: Jen’s website where you can buy her books including her memoir Awake Jen’s Instagram The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan Various books by David Sedaris Learn more about Anne Lamott The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Visit The Clearing website www.theclearingpod.com for a full transcript and to discover how to enjoy the episodes ad free Buy Katherine’s books: Enchantment | Wintering | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: UK / US Follow Katherine on Instagram Visit Katherine’s Website…
People in this episode
Host: Katherine May
Guest: Jen Hatmaker
Topics covered
- divorce
- self-discovery
- faith transition
- personal growth
- life challenges
Keywords
- Jen Hatmaker
- divorce
- evangelical church
- self-improvement
- personal challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jen’s website, Instagram, The Clearing
Books & works: The Middle Place, The Correspondent, Enchantment, Wintering, The Electricity of Every Living Thing
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